The Pennsylvania Constitution provides a mandatory retirement for all Judges at the age of 70. Actually, December 31st of the year that they reach 70.
In order to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution, the proposed amendment must be approved by 2 consecutive sessions of the House and Senate and then voted on by the public.
On November 17th the PA House and Senate for a second time approved an amendment to the PA Constitution extending the mandatory retirement age for Judges from 70 to 75. The attached memo from the initial sponsor describes the purpose of the amendment.
Now the public will vote on the extension in the spring 2016 primary.
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